Clover Leaf (FR 7824) in MT -- Camping Rules & Access
Clover Leaf (FR 7824) in MT
Road corridorLolo NF, Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District
8.7 mi from Thompson Falls
Maps 2,882 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Motor-vehicle season 5/16–10/14Stay limit: 16 consecutive days · 32 days total per calendar year · then move 0.5 mi
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkFAIR
Road Access
Difficult
- All 3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Table Top Mountain.
- Estimated climb: 1,400 ft over 3 miles through 10 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 19%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Table Top Mountain stands 2,866 ft above the map pin, 2.4 miles southeast.
- Prospect Creek runs 0.1 mi off.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 37–58°F, 2.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.